Friday, November 6, 2015

Teacher Spotlights

Katie McBride

I was born and raised in South Jordan, Utah which is also where I currently reside. I graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in special education with a severe endorsement. I am currently in my 5th year of teaching. Previous to Riverton High School, I taught at Bacchus Elementary in Granite District for three years before moving to Kauri Sue Hamilton last year. I also love to coach and do so every chance I get. I currently coach a competitive softball team and have high school experience coaching basketball and softball. Some of my favorite hobbies include: bowling, playing softball, camping, fishing and spending time with my dog Manny. I also like long walks on the beach, skipping to work and jamming out to Bon Jovi in my classroom.

Do you
want to be part of a club with super fun activities and tons of fun people? Then join FCCLA! We are a Family and Consumer Science (FACS)
based organization that gives members the opportunity to expand their
leadership potential and develop skills for life.Here is some information about our upcoming
FCCLA activities and things that have been going on in FCCLA at Riverton High.

In October our activity focused on the
National Program Student Body. Student Body is all about teaching
members the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how to achieve it. For our
Chapter activity we created a number of mini stations with activities that
promoted a healthy lifestyle. The activities included hopscotch, four square,
and Just Dance. Following the activity we provided healthy snacks like chips
and salsa, as well as fresh vegetables and a delicious dip.

We
also went to Cornbelly's for a Region Activity. Cornbelly's was a fun and
exciting opportunity for our members to meet and make new friends from schools
within our region which include Bingham, Copper Hills, Grantsville, Herriman
and other high schools.

Every
year, as a Chapter we participate in the Festival of Trees. Last years
instead of making and donating a tree we made stuffed felt and fabric monsters dolls
for children. These monster dolls are adorable and teach members valuable
skills that they can use to be future homes which is one of our goals in FCCLA.
We will be holding two activities in November for members to work on and
complete monsters and other projects to donate. Once completed, our chapter
will take a fieldtrip to Festival of Trees. Be sure to listen to announcements
and look for posters in the halls for more details.

Just a
reminder to students that are interesting in joining FCCLA.We are still currently
accepting applications! It’s not too late to join in the
fun.You can pick a form up from any of
the FACS teacher. Make sure you pay the $20 fee in the main office and return
the receipt application to Mrs. Giron in room #1520.

Those students interested in attending the SLCC 2015 High School Workshop Day on November 13th need to get the information from their teachers. Classes fill up fast.

Also ART STOCK is coming up on November 10th at Jordan High School. Art Stock is an incredibly fun experience. All schools from Jordan and Canyons meet for a day of food, prizes and creating art.

Portfolio day is coming up for art students who want to interview with colleges. Portfolio Day will be on Saturday November 14th and High School Seniors can start making appointments now! All the information you need is on their website: http://smofa.org/museum.html?content_id=252. Students need to register with the Springville Art Museum for times.

**PTSA Student Club meets the first Monday of each month in the South classroom inside the library at2:35. The cost to join is $20 which includes PTSA membership dues and the cost of a t-shirt. Our Next meeting is November 2nd. Contact the PTSA Student Club Advisor Pamela VanWagonerpkveedub@gmail.com801-604-5531.

**During the month of November YOU have the awesome opportunity to nominate 3 outstanding Educators from Riverton High School for the prestigious 2016 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching! Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents and students are invited to nominate outstanding teachers that have made a difference in the lives of their students and colleagues through their professional excellence, leadership, commitment to values, and devotion to teaching. PLEASE take a moment to email the PTSA atrivertonptsa@gmail.comwith the teacher's names and why you have nominated them. This is a great opportunity to let your teachers and colleagues know how much they are appreciated.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Congratulations to the students that made the RHS Improv Team (Alexa Ballard, Captain). We will be preparing for a fun Improv Show (with the Off-Broadway Theatre troupe) in December for Silver Rush. Come see these funny people.

Drama Club shirts are available to ALL RHS students for $10. Pay in the Main Office under Drama Club.

Please pay off all class fees by the end of Oct.

All New York City trip deposits ($350) MUST be turned in to Mr. Eaton BEFORE/BY OCT. 30th, 2015. See him for more details (parents are invited on this trip as well).

The Riverton High School Drama Dept. is already off and running with 3 major auditions behind us.

The RHS Performing Arts Dept. is proud to present, Disney's Mary PoppinsNov. 19, 20, 21 and 23rd at 7:00pm. There will be a special Saturday, Nov. 21st matinee at 2:00 p.m. (with a special Spoonful of Sugar Tea Party with Bert and Mary preceding that matinee). Tickets will go on sale in the Main Office Oct. 12th. RHS students have a special Student Appreciation night on Thursday, Nov. 19th where they will get a $1.00 off their ticket with their RHS ID. Get tickets for the whole family before they fly away...

If you have a business you would like to advertise in our program (or help be a sponsor for our Tea Party), for Mary Poppins, please contact Mr. Clin Eaton at clin.eaton@jordandistrict.org to find out advertising rates. We have a variety available and would like to help feature your business!!

Grace Driggs is a senior at Riverton High School
who maintains a 4.0 grade point average. She is the oldest of six children and
loves spending time with her family. She
has taken mostly college level classes here at Riverton High. She is enrolled
in three Advanced Placement courses this year and has taken and passed five AP
classes with high scores in the past. Grace
is the current secretary of the National Honor Society and has earned her
academic letter. She has many talents among
them being really good at math. She has used that talent to create a fairly
lucrative job of tutoring kids after school. She loves all sports although she
is not involved in any particular sports team. She loves to run and play
tennis.

Grace is very outgoing and
friendly. She was voted 1st
attendant at Homecoming this year. She loves helping people and tries to give
service whenever she can. She is a peer tutor in the special education
department. A
perfect day for Grace would be watching the movie “Megamind” and eating corn. She can beat almost
anyone on the “name that line in a movie game", especially Disney. She
has plans on serving and LDS mission and attending college to pursue a
master’s degree in math or science.

Howard Scott Jacobson III
is his full name but everybody calls him Trace. Trace is a senior at Riverton High School who
maintains a 4.0 grade point average. He scored 33 out of 36 on his ACT. Trace likes to challenge himself in school. A
majority of his classes are honors or college level classes. He has received two
academic letter awards. Trace has been very involved in sports at Riverton High.
He has lettered in track and basketball and has played on the golf and baseball
teams for two years. He is planning on continuing
to play basketball for Riverton in his senior year. In addition to all his
participation in sports, he is a member of Health Occupations Club and the
National Honor Society. He has received
his Eagle Scout award and has volunteered for the
Make A Wish foundation. He plans on serving an LDS mission and attending the University of Utah to major in Biology and eventually become an
Orthopedic Surgeon. His goal is to have a great family and a wonderful
career.

Thank
you for not parking in the maroon parking stalls in the north parking lot
between 2:30 & 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and Saturday mornings. We would
rather not tow your vehicle as it is expensive for you to retrieve it! Park in a yellow stall and you will be safe!
Thanks for your cooperation. Always assume
there will be a range…

2nd Quarter DRIVER EDUCATION students
(& parents)

It
is time for you to get your Learner Permit if you have not already done so. You
need to obtain your permit from the Utah Driver License Division BEFORE the quarter begins (driverlicense.utah.gov). You must score
a minimum of 80% on the Utah Driver Handbook examination to apply for a Utah
learner permit. Coach Galley has Utah Driver Handbooks available free of charge
in his classroom and he also offers the test free of charge in Room 2626 before
school (Mondays & Tuesdays) at 7:00 a.m. You may also go directly to the
D.L. D. to take the test. If you do not
plan on getting a learner permit, please see your counselor to transfer out of 2nd
quarter Dr. Ed. Thanks!

ZERO FATALITIES Parent Nights

Our
popular Dr. Ed. Parent Nights are scheduled in the auditorium each quarter for
the parent(s) of current Dr. Ed. students. We encourage you to plan ahead and
save the date. Please note that the general public and family members or
friends are invited to join us at this powerful presentation. The Zero Fatalities Parent Night is
informative and life changing.

Juniors, the PSAT will be given the morning of October 14, 2015. There is limited space so it will be first come first serve. The cost is $17.00. Remember this is the only way to receive National Merit Scholarship money plus it is excellent practice for the ACT that you will be taking in the Spring.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

School Store News

Looking for that perfect graduation gift? Here are some great ideas! Get your graduate the gift that will remind them of their high school pride for years. Available in the Main Office or at the School Store. We have plush, super soft blankets that measures 60” X 80”. You can’t go wrong with choosing this as the perfect gift for your graduate.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Earning an Enhanced Diploma is an achievement for which
any student can be proud. Enhanced
diplomas are earned in five different areas: Academic, Service, Departmental,
Activity, and Attendance. Each area requires consistent effort and dedication
for a period of three years. The
following students have earned Enhanced Diploma awards in not just one area but
all five areas.

Jack Markham
(spotlighted in the February Howler) possibly playing professional baseball and getting a degree to
become a Psychologist.

Jeff Arens maintains a 3.8 GPA and has been on the honor
roll every quarter in high school. He earned
the Academic Enhancement diploma by successfully completing numerous rigorous courses in core subject areas such as
AP Calculus and AP Language and Composition.
Evidence of effective time management for Jeff is his ability to juggle academic work with extracurricular activities. Jeff is a two sport athlete. He has been on the basketball and baseball teams at Riverton High and
has lettered in these sports. He enjoys playing guitar and piano and serving others. His future plans include going on a mission for the LDS church, attending Utah Valley University
on a baseball scholarship,

Sierra Spencer is a 4.0 GPA student. She has completed fourteen honors and
advanced placement classes here at Riverton High. She has received a scholarship to BYU and is exploring careers in math or science. Sierra has been
involved in the Interact Club, Red Cross Club, National Honor Society, MESA Club, Spanish
Club, and the Science Olympiad. She is the vice-president of the Science Olympiad. She won first place in the state MESA competition where she earned a gold medal. She has been involved in service through herchurch and community by serving in the Soup Kitchen and
Make-a-Wish Foundation. Her hobbies include playing the piano, reading, water and
snow skiing.

Caitlin Stock has been involved in many activities at
Riverton High and has been highly successful both academically and socially. She maintains a 3.9 GPA while being enrolled
in mostly honors and advanced placement courses. She has been on the honor roll every quarter of high school, has received an academic letter
and was named the ELKS Foundation most valuable student. She is a member of National Honor Society,
and several other clubs: Symphonic Orchestra, Bell Choir, Red
Cross Club, and FCCLA. She has served as a chapter and state officer for the FCCLA. She plays piano and harp and says “she loves to go on adventures with her friends.” She has served church and community in many ways. She is part of the No Kid Hungry hunger relief
program and Lead 2 Feed disaster relief program. She has been award a
full-tuition Leadership Scholarship to Salt Lake Community College where she will finish her
general education requirements then she will transfer to the University of Utah to major
in Political Science. Her goal is to be a Foreign Service Officer. She loves to travel and plans on
participating in a study-abroad program in Israel.

It has been a great
year for FCCLA. The closing social and new officer Induction will be May
14th 2:45 in the Media Center. All members are invited. Year
in Review slide show will be shown. STAR Event participants, Power of
One, Dedicated Members and Member of the Year will be recognized.

Congratulations to Wade M. Tate and Cason Q. Hales who won the Utah Ford/AAA Auto Skills Contest. These two students, along with their instructor Jay Hales will travel to Dearborn, Michigan for the national contest in June. They will represent Utah and compete against teams from all 50 states. Way to go!

The following students were honored at the MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) Awards Banquet held on April 29, 2015. Congratulations to these 3 students!

Sierra Spencer - Outstanding Math

Sierra is highly motivated, mature, independent, has enthusiasm and possesses leadership skills. She is a 4.0 student and has taken a very rigorous schedule including several AP, and Honors classes. She is ranked #1 of 648 students.

Sierra is interested in careers in math or science. She plans to complete a Bachelors degree and possibly a Master's degree.

She likes to play the piano, read and water & snow ski.

She enjoys participating with Science Olympiad, MESA, NHS, Red Cross, and Interact. She is a math scholar and has earned medals in Science Olympiad.

Sierra will be successful because of her zest for life.

Rebecka Olivares - Outstanding Science

Driven is the best word to describe Rebecka. She is driven toward becoming a Biochemical Engineer and is working toward that goal.

Education to Rebecka is more than just grades. She has completed a rigorous schedule while attending RHS, consisting of 9 honors classes, 5 AP classes and 4 concurrent college classes. She is currently enrolled in the biotech program at the JATC.

Rebecka loves to play soccer and has been a member of the RHS Girls Soccer team. She also loves to serve and has spent several hours donating her time at Christmas, going to the food bank and was involved in the school's annual charity drive. Rebecka was granted a MESA Scholarship but was unable to accept because she will be attending school in Colorado.

Keegan Pitchford - Overall Oustanding

Keegan is very mature for his age and has a lot of inner strength and determination. He also possesses great people skills. Keegan is a very kind and caring person.

Keegan is a 4.0 student and has taken a very rigorous schedule including several AP, Honors and Concurrent college level classes. He is ranked 1 out of 648 students and scored a 33 on the ACT.

Keegan would like to become a Nero-Scientist, focusing on research and cures for neurological diseases, specifically Alzheimer's disease. His goal is to obtain a masters degree in Nero Science.

Keegan is the president of Science Olympiad, and is a member of MESA. He also is part of the NHS and has served as a Senior Patrol Leader with the Boy Scouts. He has placed in several state level competitions for MESA and in Technology.

Keegan has been involved with many community and scouting activities. He is also participating in an internship with InnovaBio. I fully expect Keegan to find the cure for Alzheimer's!

FFA State Contests took place during the end of April. Students did exceptionally well at them!! Here are the results of their efforts:

Ag Issues: 1st place and a gold ranking. This team will be representing Utah at the National FFA Convention in Louisville Kentucky. Team includes: Justin Mckenzie, Danika Nageli, Jossie Workman, Adriana Thacker, Kayla Turner and Brooke Hardy.

Ag Communications: 3rd place and Gold ranking.

Team includes Shaylyn Knappenberger, Kaitlyn Knappenberger and Kim McClellan.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

ART DEPARTMENT

We want to congratulate Kasey Tolley for his entry into the 2015 Junior Duck Stamp Contest. We will find out his placement in the competition onMay 9that the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Brigham City. Well done Kasey!!! He spent many, many hours on his painting so be sure to give him a "good job" comment when you see him.

Also onApril 17ththe District Art Show goes up at South Towne Mall. Be sure to check out the talented students in our Art Department. It will be up for 2 weeks.

Riverton High had 6 art entries make it into the Springville Art Museum. We doubled our entries from last year. It may not seem huge, however it is. It is a juried show and only a few select make it into the museum. Our students' who were juried in were: Annalena Schmider, both her submissions made it into the show! Her pieces were a small prisma (colored pencil) of a leaf and a beautiful charcoal self portrait. Karlie Curtis had an oil painting of herself, Rebecca Pederson had an oil painting of her friend, and our SBO Kirsten Spencer had a prisma drawing of a wooden maniquine sitting by a fireplace, and Kimberly Dang had a photograph. Watch for them at the District show.

Watch for the annual Riverton Art Show sometime in the middle of May. If you want to submit for this show please see your art teacher. all entries are welcomed.

And last but not least our 3rd Annual "CHALK THE WALK" will coming near the end of may. Watch for the flyers.

Ticket sales: May 26 and 27 (during both lunches) , and also June 3 (at graduation practice)

Cost: $25 if you purchase tickets at the school/ $30 if you purchase at the door at Boondocks

The PTSA is seeking your support for this event. We will be charging the students a fee to attend the party but are trying to keep the fee as low as possible. We are asking for donations of cash to "sponsor" students who cannot afford to attend the party but want to go. We are also asking for donations of goods and services to be given out as door prizes. Please help us achieve our goal to provide a safe, fun, and drug free evening as they celebrate their graduation. If you are willing to donate please contact me; Cheryl Anderson 801-243-5099/sixanders@msn.com.

The Riverton High School Region Drama Team tied for 1st Place Sweepstakes with Lone Peak on March 19th. Congratulations to the over 40 students that qualified for State as well as the play (Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind) which took 3rd place in plays. Congrats to L'Ren Beck and Gabi Geddes for taking 2nd place in Classical Scenes and Emily White, Logan Johnson and Whitney Gillman for taking 3rd place in Musical Theatre. Special play acting awards were also presented to the cast ofToo Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind for Ensemble Acting and McKenna Adams and Garrett Gunnell for comedic duo. Riverton's play will perform for judges at Riverton High School onFriday, April 10th at3:00pm. All individual events will compete at state onSaturday, April 11th at Bingham High School.

Drama

The RHS MDT Class is pleased to present the spring musicalChildren of Eden by Stephen Schwartz (the creator ofWicked). Based on the first 5 books of Genesis,Children of Edentakes the timeless stories of Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Noah and his family in a musical form. Featuring all of the MDT students (and some special guests as animals on the ark), seating will be limited to 100 people per show so get tickets soon.

Drama students, update your Thespian sheets byMay 1st(especially new members). Officer applications are also due byMay 1stso apply to be a Riverton High School Thespian Officer.

Stage Crew needs Juniors and Sophomores!! See Mr. Eaton for more details.

Start saving now for our 2016 NYC Trip. See Mr. Eaton for more details.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

As we approach the time of graduation, the faculty and
administration of Riverton High School congratulate those seniors who have
achieved success in academics, athletics, and activities while in high school.
This letter is to inform you of the upcoming events during the last few weeks
of school. Please read and review the following items carefully as we would ask
all graduating seniors to cooperate. Additionally, we ask for your help and
support to allow the school year to end as smoothly as possible.

Senior Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday,
May 23 at 6:00 pm at The Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point. This is a
non-date dance. Tickets are $40.00, and may be purchased in the main office
beginning Monday, May 11. The last day
to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 20. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:00 pm;
attire is best-dress. Students should
plan to be on time.

Caps and Gowns will be distributed on Wednesday,
May 13 during lunches. Seniors must be passing all classes without any NG’s
and have paid all fines in order to receive their caps and gowns.

Sr. Assembly will be on Wednesday, May 20 at 9:15 am
in the auditorium. This will be a tribute assembly to the RHS class of 2015
consisting of student performances and a video of the past year’s events.

Sr. Panoramic
Picture will be taken at 9:15 am on
Thursday, May 21 at Riverton High
School.

Senior Award/Enhanced Diploma Open House will be
held at the high school media center on Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 pm.
Parents are invited to attend.

Silverwolf
Medallion Awards Dinner will be held in the tech atrium on Thursday, May 28 at 4:00 pm. This
dinner is for the student recipients only.

Graduation Rehearsal will be held at 9:00
am on Wednesday, June 3 in the main gym. All graduating seniors who
intend to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend graduation
rehearsal. The Senior BBQ will be held immediately after rehearsal.

Senior Graduation
Party sponsored by the PTSA will be held on June 4. It will start at 11:00
pm – 3 am at the Boondocks Funcenter.
Tickets will be $25.00 presold at school or $30.00 at the door. Tickets
will be pre-sold during lunches May 26-27 and at graduation practice June 3 at
9:00 am. Come celebrate with your senior
class. The release form is included and
must be signed in order to purchase a ticket. Return form to PTSA when ticket
is purchased. If there are any questions
contact Cheryl Anderson sixanders@msn.com. You will need ID at the door to be admitted
to the party.

The year’s events will culminate with the graduation
ceremony on Thursday, June 4 at 3:00 pm. The event will be held in
the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University in Provo. In order to facilitate
preparations for the ceremony, graduates are asked to arrive by 2:00 pm.

Parents, we ask you to help us in making graduation a
solemn celebration. We are requesting that students be in best dress underneath
their graduation robes. Graduating young men are to wear dress shirt and tie,
dress slacks, and dress shoes. Levis (denim), shorts, tennis shoes, flip-flops,
and sandals are not appropriate. Graduating young ladies are to wear dress
shoes and dresses or skirts of length no longer than the graduating gown.
Extremely high heels, flip-flops, and casual sandals are not appropriate.

Additionally, the administration asks for your assistance
with the demeanor and dress during graduation. The Jordan District policy
regarding dress at graduation is as follows:

In order to maintain dignity and decorum at high school commencements,
students participating in commencement exercises are subject to the dress and
grooming standards of the Jordan School District Dress Code and wear the
prescribed cap and gown during the ceremony* without additional ornamentation
or decoration. Personal items such as clothing, accessories, or jewelry that
draw undue attention or detract from the dignity and decorum of the occasion shall
not be allowed. Mantles, cords, insignias, or medals signifying achievement,
honor or recognition are restricted to awards issued and approved for display
at graduation by the local high school.* “During the ceremony” refers to the
entire duration of the commencement program, from opening processional to
completion of the recessional.

Individual
photographs will be professionally taken as students receive their diploma. The
purchase of this service is optional and further details will be announced at
graduation rehearsals. Only ceremony participants will be allowed within the
ceremony area. Family members and friends will be asked to stay in the seating
areas. If you would like to take individual pictures, please do so before or
after the ceremony. Parents are encouraged to leave young children at home.

Unfortunately, we sometimes have disciplinary issues at
the end of the school year. Please be aware that certain violations of district
or school policy could prohibit your child from being able to participate in
end of the year activities including the graduation ceremony. Seniors who fail
classes during 4th quarter due to lack of effort or attendance may
not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

We appreciate the efforts of faculty, administration,
staff, and parents to make the end of the year and the graduation ceremony very
special for graduating seniors. If you have any questions, please call Mr.
Curtis Hagen, Assistant Principal, or Mr. Jerry Payne, Counseling Department
Chairperson. Congratulations to the seniors and the parents of the graduating
class of 2015.